• Radishes prefer acidic soil.radish image by DSL from Fotolia.com
  
  

Uses for Miracid

• Miracid is a water-soluble plant food for acid-loving plants. Plants absorb the food through leaves and roots. Gardeners typically use Miracid on plants that prefer higher soil acidity such as azaleas, rhododendrons, dogwoods and evergreens. Acid-loving vegetables and fruits include potatoes, sweet potatoes, radishes and strawberries.
  
  

Appropriate Vegetable Plant Foods

• Manufacturers make water-soluble plant foods specifically designed for use on edible plants. It really isn't necessary to apply Miracid to acid-loving vegetable plants in place of standard fertilizers unless plants show great decline in growth and production. Perform a soil test to determine the current pH of your soil to gauge the need for potential application of Miracid on the vegetable garden.
  
  

Bottom Line

• Miracid offers a quick fix for acid-loving plants. Add peat moss to the garden bed before planting to temporarily raise the acidity level in the garden. Add peat at a ratio of 30 percent to the total soil volume of the garden area based on recommendations from the Oregon State University Extension Service. Mix the peat into the top 8 to 10 inches of soil after using a shovel or rototiller to turn over the soil. Blend the peat moss thoroughly into the garden bed to distribute the amendment equally.